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Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Engineered Stone Countertops Ideas and Designs

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Laundry Room
Laundry Room
TZS DesignTZS Design
Modern laundry room with undermounted stainless steel single bowl deep sink, Brizo statement faucet of matte black and gold, white subway tile in herringbone pattern, quartz marble looking counters, white painted cabinets and porcelain tile floor. Lights are recessed under the cabinets for a clean look and are LED, Pulls are polished chrome.
Laundry & Mud Room - Glen Ellyn, IL
Laundry & Mud Room - Glen Ellyn, IL
PB Kitchen DesignPB Kitchen Design
Utility cabinet in Laundry Room
Plumas Lake Bright White
Plumas Lake Bright White
Nar Design GroupNar Design Group
Bright and White with Classic cabinet details, this laundry/mud room was designed to provide storage for a young families every need. Specific task areas such as the laundry sorting station make chores easy. The bar above is ready for hanging those items needed air drying. Remembering to take your shoes off is easy when you have a dedicated area of shelves and a bench on which to sit. A mix of whites and wood finishes, and linen textured Porcelanosa tile flooring make this a room anyone would be happy to spend time in. Photography by Fred Donham of PhotographyLink
Milton Remodel with addition
Milton Remodel with addition
Artisan Design StudioArtisan Design Studio
Photosynthesis Studio
Riverbend Remodel
Riverbend Remodel
Maven Home InteriorsMaven Home Interiors
Coastal Cottage Charm
Coastal Cottage Charm
Six Walls IncSix Walls Inc
Modern Home on The Rim at Tetherow, Bend, OR
Modern Home on The Rim at Tetherow, Bend, OR
Curtis HomesCurtis Homes
Ravine laundry/mudroom
Ravine laundry/mudroom
Plain & PoshPlain & Posh
Transitional laundry room with a mudroom included in it. The stackable washer and dryer allowed for there to be a large closet for cleaning supplies with an outlet in it for the electric broom. The clean white counters allow the tile and cabinet color to stand out and be the showpiece in the room!
Fresh Farmhouse
Fresh Farmhouse
Becky Rose DesignBecky Rose Design
Hyde Park Bathroom Refresh
Hyde Park Bathroom Refresh
The English Contractor & Remodeling ServicesThe English Contractor & Remodeling Services
New Construction, Oceanside
New Construction, Oceanside
Spaces RenewedSpaces Renewed
Farmhouse inspired laundry room, made complete with a gorgeous, pattern cement floor tile!
Naples Color Mix
Naples Color Mix
Kitchens By ClayKitchens By Clay
Scullery Kitchen
Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Leesburg Remodel - Naperville
Transitional Kitchen and First Floor Leesburg Remodel - Naperville
Redstart Construction, Inc.Redstart Construction, Inc.
Picture Perfect House
Cherokee Road
Cherokee Road
UserUser
JANA SOBEL
Milton Renovation
Milton Renovation
New River Building Co.New River Building Co.
Photo Credit: David Cannon; Design: Michelle Mentzer Instagram: @newriverbuildingco
Traditional Laundry Room
Traditional Laundry Room
Laundry room with wine storage
Laundry room with wine storage
Dan Kitchens AustraliaDan Kitchens Australia
Miele Dryer raised and built into joinery
Caledonia Mud Room Addition For Dogs
Caledonia Mud Room Addition For Dogs
S.J. Janis Company, Inc.S.J. Janis Company, Inc.
After the renovation, the dogs have their own personal bowls and a customized washing area for when they come in from outside. The standing height dog washing station includes a Sterling shower base and Delta wall mount hand shower for easy washing without back pain. Even better, the lower cabinet opens up exposing retractable stairs for the retrievers’ easy access to bathing. An Elkay under mount sink for fresh water and easy draining was complimented by a Kohler Purist Lavatory faucet. These dogs quite possibly are the only ones with their own under mount sink! Plato Prelude cabinets provide plenty of cabinet space for dog food and other items. One golden retriever and four flat coated retrievers = a lot of food storage needs! To the left of the washing station is a food prep area and a medication storage location to keep everything organized. Porcelain fired earth ceramics 18" field tile was installed for a durable floor. An LG Hi-Macs Volcanics Solid Surface material was used on the counter tops featuring built-in food bowls. The dogs love the new amenities but the homeowners have a spectacular kitchen, improved dining/coffee experience, an efficient flow from the kitchen to the backyard, and functional designs to make their life easier.
Functional Laundry Room
Functional Laundry Room
Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc.Kandrac & Kole Interior Designs, Inc.
This laundry room was tight and non-functional. The door opened in and was quickly replaced with a pocket door. Space was taken from the attic behind this space to create the niche for the laundry sorter and a countertop for folding. The tree wallpaper is Thibaut T35110 Russell Square in Green. The countertop is Silestone by Cosentino - Yukon Leather. The overhead light is from Shades of Light. The green geometric indoor/outdoor rug is from Loloi Rugs. The laundry sorter is from The Container Store.
Milford Residence
Milford Residence
The Working Kitchen, Ltd.The Working Kitchen, Ltd.

Utility Room with Recessed-panel Cabinets and Engineered Stone Countertops Ideas and Designs

A well designed utility room can rise to become one of our favourite rooms in the house, boasting the accolade of existing solely to make our lives easier. Few of us are fans of chores such as washing, cleaning and ironing, but with a high-spec, well put together utility design they could be a breeze. For this reason, it makes sense to design an utility room to be as functional as possible, the very model of “everything in its place”, with carefully thought out utility room storage. That, however, doesn’t have to mean it can’t look nice – even super-utilitarian appliances like a washing machine, tumble dryer, laundry basket and recycling bin can be dressed up by their surroundings and made to look great as part of your utility design.

What do I need in my utility room?

Most utility rooms tend to be a small room just off the kitchen or hallway, so you are likely to be working with a compact space. Your main priority will involve planning utility room storage around your white goods. A utility room is usually intended primarily as a laundry room, so it makes sense to first install your plumbed items: the sink, washing machine and, if you have one, tumble dryer. If you run short of space and can’t afford to have a separate washer and dryer, then consider an integrated washer-dryer for your utility design. Built-in storage is a great idea in utility rooms to make best use of the available space, and you might want to also consider built in ironing boards, clothes airers and retractable washing lines. These items tend to be a bit cumbersome and are forever getting in the way, so designing special utility room storage for them or fixing them to a wall so they are easily folded away is an excellent space-saver and well worth the implementation. Free standing items such as laundry baskets and clothes hampers can be tucked neatly under specially designed worktops, and a selection of stacking plastic storage boxes, tins or wicker baskets can be used to help keep the room clutter free.

How do I decorate my utility room?

Decorating an utility room is the ultimate exercise in form meeting functionality. As it’s a room that, alas, invariably people spend a great deal of time in, you will want keep the utility room a calm and clean space. Utility room storage is essential for keeping this area tidy; attractively painted shelves and cupboards can be used to stow away all the bottles and boxes used for laundry and cleaning, as well as appliances such as vacuum cleaners and irons. An attractive country style utility design can be achieved by hanging bright or patterned curtains in front of wall mounted shelves – it will perk up the room and keep clutter hidden away. Floors should be hard-wearing and easy to clean (just think of those dirty boots traipsing in through the back door!) – to this end, stone, tile, laminate or vinyl flooring will be the most low-maintenance and durable. All in all, bear in mind that just because this is primarily a practical space doesn’t mean it needs to be dull – you can inject personality into your utility design in your choices of colour and decorative accessories. Consider quirky signage, blackboards for scribbling down shopping lists, and decorative bottles and boxes for stowing away household bits and bobs.

Do I need a sink in my utility room?

Utility room sinks are designed for those jobs that don’t quite belong in the kitchen – hand washing, dirty boots, watering indoor plants – and typically have a more industrial aesthetic than kitchen sinks. In fact, the iconic butler sink’s originally designated purpose was, as you might imagine, a sink for the butler, who was responsible for washing precious glassware and other items that required special attention and soaking. In case you’ve ever wondered, this is why butler sinks are so deep – for that matter, the only difference between butler sinks and Belfast sinks is the overflow built in to Belfast sinks which don’t feature in butler sinks. If the rustic charm of ceramic sinks appeal to you but your utility room would benefit a less substantial piece, French farmhouse sinks may be the perfect option; cast in French clay to produce a more refined finish, farmhouse sinks can be a thinner, more elegant alternative to their robust counterparts. As well as offering practicality, ceramic sinks make a beautiful statement centrepiece – utility rooms with a country or shabby chic feel will find the perfect complement to rustic wooden units with a butler or farmhouse sink. Smaller sinks are perfectly adequate if your utility room doesn’t demand as much from you, if you do the odd bit of rinsing instead of regularly being elbow-deep in heavy-duty washing. Stainless steel sinks are a practical choice that can withstand the bashing they will get in an utility room set up. Composite sinks are available in granite and quartz variations, both boasting superior durability and damage resistance; to boot, their smooth clean finish lends itself to an ultramodern style utility room. If you’re still unsure on your utility design, take a look through the hundreds of photos for some utility room ideas from professional designers and other homeowners. You might find a design theme or some utility room storage ideas that will inspire you for your utility room makeover.
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